5 Paise Coin – 1970 Kolkata Mint


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पाँच पैसे 1970

1970 India 5 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1970 India 5 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1
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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, on Left भारत , Right INDIA.
Reverse 5 पाँच पैसे in the center, Bottom 1970, Top रूपये का बीसवाँ भाग.
Weight: 1.60 gms
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Thickness: 2.20 mm
Shape: Square with round corners
Edge: Plain
Demonetized: Yes / 30 June 2011
Year / Date of issue: 1970 - issue on 01 January 1970
Category: Definitive
Type: Circulation
Issuer:
Republic India
Issue value:
5 PAISE / पाँच पैसे - रुपये का बीसवाँ भाग
Mint & Mint mark:
KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
Metal & Metal Composition:
Aluminium-Magnesium | 96% Aluminum, 4% Magnesium

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID87C - ₹25–₹50 ₹200–₹275 Scarce Report
ID: ID87C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹25–₹50
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹200–₹275
  • Frequency Scarce

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Frequently Asked Questions about 5 Paise Coin – 1970 Kolkata Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1970 5 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹25 to ₹50 in circulated condition, and ₹200 to ₹275 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Aluminium-Magnesium with an official weight of 1.60 grams and a diameter of 22.00 mm. Its shape is Square with round corners with a Plain edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1970.